Hacked Elmo X Account Shares Antisemitic Posts, Sesame Street Condemns
Originally Published 6 months ago — by CNN
Elmo's X account was hacked, leading to the posting of antisemitic and racist messages, which have since been deleted. The incident highlights concerns over rising antisemitic threats amid geopolitical tensions and recent online platform issues, including AI systems spouting extremist views. Sesame Workshop is working to regain control of the account, amid broader concerns about online hate and misinformation.